Item 39 - Affordable Housing Project at 2530 & 2534 Westminster Avenue

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7 5.3. Give reasonable consideration to the housing needs of households that would have a preference under 42 CFR §906.211 (Federal selection preferences for admission to Public Housing); 5.4. Provide for: (a) The selection of tenants from a written waiting list in the chronological order of their application, insofar as is practicable; and (b) The prompt written notification to any rejected applicant of the grounds for any rejection; 5.5. Subject to compliance with the HOME Regulations, the requirements of Section 142(d) of the Code, Section 42 of the Code, the County of Orange coordinated entry system and applicable California and federal fair housing laws, local preference for Santa Ana residents and workers in tenant selection shall be a requirement of the Project. Subject to applicable laws and regulations governing nondiscrimination and preferences in housing occupancy required by Section 142(d) of the Code, Section 42 of the Code, HUD or the State of California, as well as the City of Santa Ana Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures, the Developer shall give preference in leasing units in the following order of priority: (a) First priority shall be given to persons who have been permanently displaced or face permanent displacement from housing in Santa Ana as a result of any of the following: (i) A redevelopment project undertaken pursuant to California’s Community Redevelopment Law (Health & Safety Code Sections 33000, et seq.) -- applicable only to projects funded by the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund; (ii) Ellis Act, owner-occupancy, or removal permit eviction; (iii) Earthquake, fire, flood, or other natural disaster; (iv) Cancellation of a Housing Choice Voucher HAP Contract by property owner; or (v) Governmental Action, such as Code Enforcement. (b) Second priority shall be given to persons who are either: (i) Residents of Santa Ana; and/or (ii) Working in Santa Ana at least 32 hours per week for at least the last 6 months. The Restricted Units will still be available to the general public, as required under Section 142(d) of the Code and Section 42 of the Code, and these preferences do not restrict the availability of the units to the general public. 5.6. Carry out the Affirmative Marketing procedures of the City of Santa Ana, which are designed to provide information and otherwise attract eligible persons from all EXHIBIT 3